Mill Occupational Health Nurse

Description:

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

Position Title :

Mill Occupational Health Nurse

Pay Rate :

$68,300 - $91,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s short –term incentive plan.

Category/Shift :

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location :

401 Avenue U

Bogalusa, LA 70427

The Job You Will Perform:

The Mill Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for the implementation of the company’s Occupational Health Program which provides all employees at the work site with preventive occupational health services. The nurse supports company initiatives through a program that seeks to achieve a workplace free of work-related injuries and illnesses, comply with regulatory agency health-related requirements (OSHA, American with Disability Act, Department of Transportation regulations), and improve employee productivity and morale by preventing health-related work absences. This position reports directly to the Safety Manager.

• The Mill Nurse will provide leadership for the mill’s Occupational Health Program by maintaining strong relationships with other EHS personnel as well as personnel throughout the mill.

• The Mill Nurse will provide leadership for the mill’s Occupational Health Program by maintaining strong relationships with other EHS personnel as well as personnel throughout the mill.

• Manage all systems of the Occupational Health Program

• Administer first aid and/or medical assistance as needed for work related injuries/illnesses

• Provide medical support to the Mill’s Emergency Response Team

• Work closely with the mill physician on individual employee care, including attending off site appointments for work related injuries

• Act as point person for all workers compensation claims

• Establish and maintain close working relationships with off-site occupational and emergency treatment facilities

• Manage overall system and conduct routine medical testing as required by OSHA and company policy

• Experience in Hearing Conservation (COHC – Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist)

• Experience in spirometry testing and respirator fit testing

• Promote employee health and wellness, which may include organizing and implementing health screening activities for mill personnel periodically through the year

• Collect urine for post offer, random, return-to-work, post-accident, suspicion/cause, and job transfers as needed

• Coordinate and schedule approved medical waste disposal program

• Assist in conducting company safety and health orientations

• Document treatments, maintain call log, medical records, complete all filing, ordering of supplies, approve and process all billing to appropriate party for payment

• Ensure that program goals as well as business needs are met in a cost effective manner

• Participate in the implementation and evaluation of the occupational health program by working with the facility and corporate staff

• Maintain familiarity with business processes and potential health hazards in each work area

• Visit work areas to meet with hourly employees and management

• Facilitate the implementation of new procedures and controls as required

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Successful candidate must have a current unrestricted nursing license in the state of Louisiana.

• Minimum of five years of experience as a nurse including ER, OR, or Adult Critical Care is desired.

• Experience in Occupational Health Nursing, with certification in Occupational Health Nursing, is preferred.

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment is also desired.

Successful candidate should have the ability to:

• Instill safety as a core value within the mill team and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety

• Develop understanding of the hazards associated with mill equipment and systems

• Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate to groups and individuals at all levels

• Relate well to peer group

• Meet leadership challenges

• Influence and support mill lead team to deliver on multiple obligations within the Occupational Health and Wellness programs

• Approach positional responsibilities in an inclusive manner by engaging all team members in area, department, and mill

• Exhibit the characteristics of the IP leadership model (Character, Capability, Catalyst)

• Utilize the International Paper Change Process to drive change

• Utilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP .

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.

Bogalusa LA 70427-1060

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Location:

Bogalusa, LA, US, 70427-1060

Category: Environment Health & Safety

Date: Aug 21, 2024

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